New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-28
OBRIEN'S FAREWELL TO CANADA
ARoUsING RECEPTION IN MONTREAL.

down WITH LANsDowNE!" THE CRY-THE
FRENCH WARMED UP.
MONTREAL May 27.-what was done hero this evening
IN honor of Mr. William OBrien was meant as the crown
ing demonstration. This was the first place no visited
after "nvading" Canada. But the reception rendered
TO him then was rendered by Irish societies almost xclu
siyely while the reception tonight was not alone by
Irish societies bat by all the other city organizations
the French Canadian associations predominatins.
The torchlight parade not to be forgotten
Every the French flag appeared and French-Can-
adan face could be deserted Loud cheers rang out,
while some of the bands in response played the Mar
seillase" "God Save Ireland" "ODonnell Aboo, etc
While Mr. OBrien was speaking from the balcony of the
the St. Lawrence Hall. after his carriage had
been hauled through the principal streets
one man trod upon another mans foot
The groaned with pain and the people thought he
was dissenting Mr. OBriens remarks and intent on
creating a row. The audience went for" him as one
man, before he had time to himself and ex-
plain he badly bruised AMI cut His name Is Short
lie is the Editor Of The Canadian Workman and warm
sympathiZer with Mr.. OBrien
5000 carried torches in the procession to-
night, and they filed past st Lawrence Hail. on the
newspaper and the officers Of the local League
there wa; Sc set o up a. csns ing
resolution passed amid thunders OF applause
RsOr That this great meeting Of Canadian citizens Of
al aaa ses s S ana %
indignation that Lansdowne has not seen ut TO utter
renew condemnation OF his nhuman treatment OF his
IRISH tenants
Mr. OBrien and his friends stood the upper gallery
of Larin's HOTEL from which speeches were made In
the vast space spread out Ia the front ard In
the neighborng streets there at least 10000 per
sons Mr. OBrien said he had never seen anything uer
outside of Ireland, In Ireland The little French
boys shouted bss Lansiowne and the thousands OF
French citizens present took up the cry aud with ire
menOus outburst Of applause echoed II all over the city
Z" Lansdowne must CO." Home Rule" God save Ire
land" French and Irish join hands" and Down with
the Orangemen," were some OF the notices on the
When Mr. O'Bren came TO the front indescribsble
scene followed The cheering and waving OF hats lasted
for about five minutes. Mr.. O'Brien said:
soS Of cansdS was over tnSr Z he Witnesses this sight
tonight principal city OF Canada he would recognize
that his troubles In Canada but only
mencing Isppause There spirit enknded heart Of
Canada today which viii pursue hm TO The last hour when
spr ali the wells OF the Oraugemen Canada and all
drilled enthusiasn OF officials Ottawa Will quench
the OF the past two weeks Canada don't think
his affected ley will Improve his position N he eyes OF The
Canadian people something more than hearess JOKES are
called tor THIS is no Laughing matter ss Ian 'downe VII
Christian ana man with reference 70 Proceedings which
Oneof the most tremendous facts that have resulted from
the OF the last few weeks IN Canada Is that both Lans
the Orangemeu Of Toronto stand absolutely $50
lated to-day from the Of the Canadian population.
The crowd returned to the hotel, with strong body
guard surrounding Mr. OBrens carriage. cheering and
singing "God Save ireland" hundred and fifty persons
sat down oThe banquet this evening, II. j. Cloran pre-
siding Mr. OBrien made speech IN the OF which
he said
This "A the close Of my Canadian tour been triumph
far beyond my expectations and whether ansiowne STAYS
departs condemned for all time IN the mind Of every
honest and honorable man.
Mr. O'Bricn will leave here Saturday evening for
Boston.